WordSift (Shared by Kathy Schrock in her S.O.S.: Help for Busy Teachers free email list-Sites of the School Days) Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators on Discovery Education http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/
http://wordsift.com ...a tag cloud creator which, when putting your text in the box, also brings up Google Images, the Visual Thesaurus, and pulls out the most relevant parts of the text from the tag cloud
Text for St. Patrick's Day to create the tag cloud: http://holidays.kaboose.com/patrick-history.html
http://l-www.voki.com/open_pdf.php?file=Constitution-Convention%28Middle_School_History%29.pdf
Lesson Duration: 1 Day for researching of background information, 1 day for creating the Voki
Activities:
1. Use textbook to define New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, Great Compromise, 3/5ths Compromise
2. Have students complete a Venn diagram comparing the plans.
3. Have students discuss why states would want one plan vs. another (NJ Plan over the VA Plan)
4. Pair students up and assign each pair a state
5. Using the population list students will apply their knowledge of the plans for government and
choose the plan that would be right for their state
6. Pairs will create a Voki to represent their assigned state at the Constitutional Convention. The
character must voice their state’s opinion as to which plan would be right for them and why
(Ex. http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=3507312&height=400&width=300)
7. Pair assigned to Connecticut will talk about the Great Compromise and why it works better
8. The pair assigned to Pennsylvania will suggest the 3/5ths Compromise
9. Share all of the Vokis in class
The ZebraPrint Blog (2 sisters-gr. 1 & 5- create this blog to share videos, things they're learning and creating, books they're reading) http://www.thezebraprint.com/
Zipcast (webconferencing alternative using Slideshare) http://www.slideshare.net/zipcast
"Zipcast™ is the new way to meet online It's free and simple. No downloads for anyone.
Public when you want your ideas to spread. Private when it's you and a colleague.
Zipcast in 1 click
1. Click Zipcast on any Slideshare presentation
2. Select Public or Private
3. Start Zipcast & enable live video
4. Invite friends on Facebook & Twitter
5. Your Zipcast is ON"
Zipcastsetupimage.jpg
Zipcastsetupimage2.jpg
All Kinds of Minds (resources for teachers and parents to accompany the book-includes PDF of discussion questions) http://www.allkindsofminds.org/parent-toolkit Managing Differences
The Parent Toolkit is designed to give parents, caregivers, and educators a better understanding of:
Learning processes
Insights into difficulties
Strategies for responding to difficulties
Resources for learning more
Use the navigation (Attention/Mathematics/Reading/Writing/Resources/ Case Studies and Strategies) to explore the Parent Toolkit.
AllKindsofMindsimage.jpg
Mrs. Bogard's Classroom Blog (student writing as digital stories in video)-3rd Grade http://3bogard.blogspot.com/
When you find blogs you really like, follow them so you'll see their latest updates.
Classroom Blog: http://mail.msad35.net/~jbogard/
CoolIris.com presented by Lee Keller
Googleartproject.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
Kbears.com presented by Frank Gorora
KidsKnowIt.com presented by Heather Farmakis
Storyonline.net presented by Heather Farmakis
Scholasitic.com I-Spy Games presented by Lee Keller
Creaza.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
Funbrain.com presented by Frank Gorora
Funschool.com presented by Frank Gorora
Visuwords.com presented by Heather Farmakis
Thinkfinity.com presented by Lee Keller
Pixlr.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
Middlespot.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
MindLab presented by Frank Gorora
Fotoflexer.com presented by Heather Farmakis
Acrobat.com presented by Lee Keller
Kim's Resources and Links for March 14, 2011
Foldables: Using technology for “hands-on” activities and lessons for students (and teachers!) http://foldables.wikispaces.com/ The purpose of this wiki is to provide a place for K-12 educators to learn more about the Foldables® that can be used across the curriculum and to share success stories and creative ideas about how to use them in the classroom. Subject areas:
Mad About Books A podcast for the students, teachers and community in the Madison School District. Because of Mr. Terupt with Michelle Hoffman, Library Associate, Madison Park Middle School http://kthomas79.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-06T13_57_42-08_00
Internet Resources>Just for Fun>Cameroid-Use your webcam to take photos on line!. As you can see, I spent a little time “monkeying around” in this site…pun intended! http://cameroid.com
Compiled Links and Resources for Mini-geekfest Monday, March 14, 2011
Elluminate recording link for tonight's show if you'd like to watch it again or share it with friends:
https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2011-03-14.2010.D.AC392E6A5156797E29CE85683F65F4.vcr&sid=vclass
LiveBinder link for tonight's resources: http://livebinders.com/edit?id=51493 (Click on tab for March 14, 2011)
Survey link for tonight's webinar: Whether you participate live or view the recording you may complete the survey and request a 1-hour professional development certificate.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?authkey=CMOYmdYL&formkey=dFZTOUQxNHJieWNOaUkxUnJvbkRKRGc6MA#gid=0
http://hnyctt.me/Mini-geekfest-3-14-11
Slideshare link for tonight's slides: http://www.slideshare.net/pgeorge/minigeekfest-webinar-march-14-2011
Peggy's Resources and Links for March 14, 2011
WordSift (Shared by Kathy Schrock in her S.O.S.: Help for Busy Teachers free email list-Sites of the School Days)
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators on Discovery Education
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/
http://wordsift.com
...a tag cloud creator which, when putting your text in the box, also brings up Google Images, the Visual Thesaurus, and pulls out the most relevant parts of the text from the tag cloud
Text for St. Patrick's Day to create the tag cloud: http://holidays.kaboose.com/patrick-history.html
Voki Lesson Plans
http://www.voki.com/lesson_plans.php
http://l-www.voki.com/open_pdf.php?file=Constitution-Convention%28Middle_School_History%29.pdf
Lesson Duration: 1 Day for researching of background information, 1 day for creating the Voki
Activities:
1. Use textbook to define New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, Great Compromise, 3/5ths Compromise
2. Have students complete a Venn diagram comparing the plans.
3. Have students discuss why states would want one plan vs. another (NJ Plan over the VA Plan)
4. Pair students up and assign each pair a state
5. Using the population list students will apply their knowledge of the plans for government and
choose the plan that would be right for their state
6. Pairs will create a Voki to represent their assigned state at the Constitutional Convention. The
character must voice their state’s opinion as to which plan would be right for them and why
(Ex. http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=3507312&height=400&width=300)
7. Pair assigned to Connecticut will talk about the Great Compromise and why it works better
8. The pair assigned to Pennsylvania will suggest the 3/5ths Compromise
9. Share all of the Vokis in class
The ZebraPrint Blog (2 sisters-gr. 1 & 5- create this blog to share videos, things they're learning and creating, books they're reading)
http://www.thezebraprint.com/
Episode 04: Great Books for Girls and Tips for Drawing Dogs
In this episode from August 9, 2010, Sarah shares four great books for girls, and Rachel shares tips for drawing a dachshund.Zipcast (webconferencing alternative using Slideshare)
http://www.slideshare.net/zipcast
"Zipcast™ is the new way to meet online It's free and simple. No downloads for anyone.
Public when you want your ideas to spread. Private when it's you and a colleague.
Zipcast in 1 click
1. Click Zipcast on any Slideshare presentation
2. Select Public or Private
3. Start Zipcast & enable live video
4. Invite friends on Facebook & Twitter
5. Your Zipcast is ON"
All Kinds of Minds (resources for teachers and parents to accompany the book-includes PDF of discussion questions)
http://www.allkindsofminds.org/parent-toolkit
Managing Differences
The Parent Toolkit is designed to give parents, caregivers, and educators a better understanding of:
- Learning processes
- Insights into difficulties
- Strategies for responding to difficulties
- Resources for learning more
Use the navigation (Attention/Mathematics/Reading/Writing/Resources/Case Studies and Strategies) to explore the Parent Toolkit.
Mrs. Bogard's Classroom Blog (student writing as digital stories in video)-3rd Grade
http://3bogard.blogspot.com/
When you find blogs you really like, follow them so you'll see their latest updates.
Classroom Blog: http://mail.msad35.net/~jbogard/
Bonus site: Palm Breeze Cafe Smackdown and Voting
(View Smackdown here) http://www.palmbreezecafe.com/
(Vote for your favorite tool from the Smackdown here)
http://www.palmbreezecafe.com/smackdown/
CoolIris.com presented by Lee Keller
Googleartproject.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
Kbears.com presented by Frank Gorora
KidsKnowIt.com presented by Heather Farmakis
Storyonline.net presented by Heather Farmakis
Scholasitic.com I-Spy Games presented by Lee Keller
Creaza.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
Funbrain.com presented by Frank Gorora
Funschool.com presented by Frank Gorora
Visuwords.com presented by Heather Farmakis
Thinkfinity.com presented by Lee Keller
Pixlr.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
Middlespot.com presented by Kim Cavanaugh
MindLab presented by Frank Gorora
Fotoflexer.com presented by Heather Farmakis
Acrobat.com presented by Lee Keller
Kim's Resources and Links for March 14, 2011
Foldables: Using technology for “hands-on” activities and lessons for students (and teachers!)http://foldables.wikispaces.com/
The purpose of this wiki is to provide a place for K-12 educators to learn more about the Foldables® that can be used across the curriculum and to share success stories and creative ideas about how to use them in the classroom.
Subject areas:
An example of one activity that is remarkable…. Foldable for the story of Wilson Bentley
http://foldables.wikispaces.com/Snowflake+Bentley
Provides:
Foldable® Directions
How to Make a Pocket Book Foldable
How to Make a Response Journal Book Journal
How to Make a Layered Look Book Foldable
How to Make a Venn Diagram 3 Tab Foldable®
How to Make an Interest Bound Book Foldable®
How to Make a Two-Tab Cause and Effect Foldable®
How to make a Two-Tab Book point of view
Mad About Books
A podcast for the students, teachers and community in the Madison School District.
Because of Mr. Terupt with Michelle Hoffman, Library Associate, Madison Park Middle School
http://kthomas79.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-06T13_57_42-08_00
The Brooklyn Nine with Deborah Reker, Head Librarian,
Madison School District
http://kthomas79.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-19T18_33_39-07_00
Paint the Wind with Deborah Reker, Head Librarian, Madison School District
http://kthomas79.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-27T20_42_18-08_00
Skype Buddies Project
Mrs. Dewberry, 8th Grade Language Arts
Madison Meadows
Ms. Atkinson, 1st Grade
Madison Simis
http://dewberryskypeproject.wikispaces.com/
The Frog and the Flea from Kim Thomas on Vimeo.
Quietube…
It is easy!
It is fast!
Teachers love it!
No mo’ kick, kiss, etc. with YouTube!
http://quietube.com/
Tammy Worcester
Tammy’s Technology Tips for Teachers
http://www.tammyworcester.com/Tips/Tammys_Technology_Tips_for_Teachers.html
Internet Resources>Just for Fun>Cameroid-Use your webcam to take photos on line!.
As you can see, I spent a little time “monkeying around” in this site…pun intended!
http://cameroid.com
Links and Resources Shared in the Live Session
Anne Mirtschin-Australia: http://murch.global2.vic.edu.auScroll down the posts till you see Year 11 IT Friday 11th
Student project with images – animating them using only original images. Suggestion for tools they could use: two types of image slideshows: Vuvox and PictureTrail
http://www.vuvox.com/
http://www.picturetrail.com/
The blog post was at http://murch.global2.vic.edu.au/2011/03/11/year-11-it-friday-11th/
Linkup with Malaysia re MS Kodu: http://murch.global2.vic.edu.au/2011/02/27/linkup-with-malaysia-re-kodu/
Students downloaded Kodu on their laptops http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=57a23884-9ecd-4c8a-9561-64bfd4fa2d3d&displaylang=en%29
Created a game each using KGL and shared the projects among friends in your class and also with the Malaysian students
Emily (AZ): Pi Day video http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1948828 What Pi sounds like.
Emily (AZ) New York Times interactive
Japan: before/after photos http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html?hp
How a reactor works: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/12/world/asia/the-explosion-at-the-japanese-reactor.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha2
Emily (AZ) Awesome Screenshot--Capture the whole page or any portion, annotate it with rectangles, circles, arrows, lines and text, blur sensitive info, one-click upload to share. Support PNG and shortcuts. Google Chrome Extension
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/alelhddbbhepgpmgidjdcjakblofbmce
Emily (AZ) Diigo Web highlighter and stickies-Firefox Addon https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/diigo-web-highlighter-and-stic/
Emily (AZ) Storybird http://storybird.com/create/
Moderator (Kim T AZ): http://www.storyjumper.com/
Karena: www.rcampus.com
Personal Development Rubric created with rcampus: http://www.rcampus.com/rubricgradeeditf.cfm?purpose=edit&code=E5338C&s=yes&framed=yes
Forest_Lawn password: Teacher
To test this rubric, click on one cell per row. Then press [show score] at the bottom of the screen to see calculated score.
Laura Sheehy: https://studyboost.com/
Laura Sheehy: FreeReading http://free-reading.net/ open source free reading intervention for PK-6
Next show: Monday, April 11, 2011 8:00pm PDT